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v6-v8 swap

what's up guy's,, quick question, how hard is it to swap a (86) 5 0 into a (86) v6 car?? got a 86 5.0, aod from a past junker, and i may purchase a 86 with a blown v6 for 65.00, good shape needs right front fender (got one).any special things will i need to do the swap?? computer? exhaust?etc. thanks for any replys
88 sport,TW heads, comp xe270hr, cobra u/Tmoss ported lower, 65 mm throttle body, under drives,smog delete,
1.7 roller rockers, cai, k&n, bbk adj regulator, 76mm Pro-m,all MSD ign. MSD dist,18° base timing, 3g alt.1 5/8 ceramic headers, 255lph walbro, 2.5" h-pipe, flowmasters, silverfox valvebody, 3.73 gear,
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Re: v6-v8 swap

Reply #1 –
youll need the computer, wiring harness, the 5.0 exhaust manifolds should bolt up to the 3.8 exhaust if i remember correctly, throttle, TV and cruise control cables, all the underhood bracketrey, and a bunch of small stuff

if you can get, both cars, the V6 and V8 cars, and use the V8 car as a parts car
It's Gumby's fault.

Re: v6-v8 swap

Reply #2 –
That's the way to do it.I bought the Mark VII for $400,and that was cheaper than buying all of the parts seperately to do the H.O. swap.I had my headers,exhaust,engine,computer (which I'm changing for a Mustang unit),and all of the little bits.I say get the car and go for it.Good luck.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..